A single dad living in one of Seattle's most desirable, scenic and quiet neighborhoods. I've been a self-employed mental health professional for the last 15 years. My office is just over a mile from my home. I love to garden, stay fit, see films and concerts, and own a large collection of recorded jazz, blues and Brazilian music. I used to work in the film industry, living in L.A. and New York, where I'm originally from. I'm the parent of a truly superb adolescent daughter (you heard it right- a superb adolescent), and father to two of the sweetest pets in the world.

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Robert is a great easy going host. The property is beautifully landscaped, private and well kept... hot tub, wonderful! The printed out house rules are straightforward and clear. Birdhouse is on a quiet residential street. We would certainly stay again when we're in Seattle next.

This is a lovely spot in a quiet residential neighborhood, and is perfect for two people staying in the private room. Robert knows the area well and is full of great tips, and there's a fresh breakfast of fruit (sliced papaya and local apples when we were there), coffee, tea, bread and spreads...all beautifully laid out on the best ceramic ware. The back garden is absolutely lovely, and I only wish it wasn't raining!
The neighborhood is about 15-20 minutes out of Seattle, but it's a "real" neighborhood, and right along the water and near a great park (we were in town for a wedding at said park).
The private room is compact but well equipped, the bathroom is right next door to the private room, and Robert's room is on the other side of the house, through the living room. There was an exchange student staying there in the same "wing" in another private room when we were there, just to note that there is another guest in the house. He was super respectful and we barely noticed him, but just to note.

What a nice stay in Seattle! Everything was great and perfectly conformed.
The house and location were very convenient. Quiet and well connected to go downtown.
Thanks Robert for your welcome. It was a pleasure meeting you. We appreciated your availability and advices.
What about the breakfast…eating outside everyday under the sun was just perfect.

Robert was charming and welcomed us to his pretty home in Magnolia. It's small but cute with a lovely backyard we had breakfast in. Low-key breakfasts of yogurt, fruit, and toast. Comfortable bed. We would go back!
His pets are also very sweet especially the friendly, portly cat.

Robert was very helpful. Two of us had to sleep in the sitting-room. The couch was large and comfortable but the sitting-room is a walk-through room. So actually for four people it's not so good - for two it is great.

We were excited to stay at Robert's house on the last couple days of a family vacation. The house was well cared for, Robert was very helpful and we enjoyed the neighborhood, taking advantage of nearby Discovery Park and the Ballard Locks.
The one disappointment was that we were expecting two rooms, one for the grownups and one for our seven-year old but found out the day before our arrival that the second room was already occupied. Our choice was to squeeze all three people into a small bedroom or make use of a pullout sofa in the living room. We chose the sofa but it wasn’t the restful, private sleep we had hoped for.

I am hosting a foreign student who arrived sooner than expected right before these guests. I was contracted with his agency to give him his room, which I had been offering on airbnb earlier this summer. I explain this to make clear that the single bed private room was not being rented to another airbnb guest. I also want to note that the private room was always available to the adults. It was their choice to sleep in the less private living room.

My stay at the Birdhouse was my first experience with airbnb and Robert has set my standards high. He made us feel very welcome.
The rooms, bathroom and kitchen were good. Robert was available when you needed him and gave some really good advice on moving around in Seattle (locks/one bus away), things to do, restaurants and pubs. The dog and cat were just as Robert, laid back and social.
Location is good, well reachable by bus and a good quiet neighboorhood close to the wonderful Ballard and Freemont.
His communication by email was informative and on time. All in all we (my friend and I) were very happy with our stay and enjoyed the conversations with Robert on Seattle and lots of other things.

Upon arrival, we found we were staying in a charming house, in a great neighborhood. The host family, Rob, his dog Cooper and Kitty the cat, couldn't have been more welcoming. Our rooms and bath were private and every morning we were treated to great coffee, fresh fruit and various breads, jams and other good things. Being next to Discovery Park was an added bonus. Wonderful walks, hikes just outside your doorstep. We highly recommend staying here and hope to come back someday. Many thanks.

Rob and his menagerie were very welcoming hosts. Our teenaged daughters loved playing with the very friendly cat and dogs (Rob was boarding a neighbor's dog during our stay, which was no trouble to us at all). We especially appreciated the great breakfasts and the evening relaxation in the hot tub after a long day of visiting Seattle. It's an easy bus ride into town and the location, on a quiet street in a subdued neighborhood, provided restful sleep. Thanks so much!

Robert was a great host, taking the time to give us information about the city (we had never visited Seattle before) while also giving us our own space while we were there. The description provided on Airbnb was accurate and his expectations and rules were clear, reasonable, and easy to follow. His cat and dog, Cooper, were both welcoming and friendly – not a nuisance at all. The two rooms were clean and comfortable and Robert even had a pullout couch in the living room for an additional guest who joined us on the last evening we stayed there. His fantastic location near Discovery Park was a huge bonus as well. Overall, we had a very pleasant stay in Robert’s beautiful home and wouldn’t hesitate to stay there again!

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Rob and I have known each other for over ten years. His house is always clean and comfortable and the food is always delicious. Its always a great time hanging out with Rob, especially if he is grilling.